Which of the following elements would lose an electron easily?
- Mg
- Na
- K
- Ca
Correct answer: (c) K
Explanation: K loses an electron easily as it is a group 1 metal whose atomic number is greater than that of Na. Mg and Ca are group 2 metals and their tendency to lose electrons decreases on moving from left to right in a period of the periodic table.
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